I would like to thank Vain x Life Poetess for pointing out that Princess Mary was born in 1516 so it would make her one not two thanks! Also I left Mary Boleyn in France she will be retuning in this chapter I didn't want her being the King's mistress in this story. This chapter is a bit dark just thought I would warn you.
Ages-
Catherine-32
King Henry VIII-26
Princess Mary Tudor-1
Thomas Boleyn-40
Anne Boleyn being born in 1501 making her 16
Mary Boleyn-18
George Boleyn-5
Sir Thomas More-38
I do not know how long he was gone I would have to say about two hours and for that entire time I prayed that this was but a dream. I kept my eyes closed hoping when I opened them I would be back in my apartments but I still smelt the undeniable scent of musk the room smelt of him.
Unfortunately I soon heard the door open its silent creek alerting me that there was someone in the room. "Get up" I heard as he pulled me up from around my waist my eyes went wide never before being treated this way. I tried to pull away but he only turned me around to look at his face.
I knew right away that he was drunk his breath wafted across my face with stench of it "how dare you handle me like this" I said pushing against his chest in an attempt to make distance between us. But he was too strong and held me close to his body "I can do what every I dam well please you are my wife now" he said with a small drunken laugh. "I hate you" I seethed slamming my fists against his chest.
He laughed at my feeble attempts I felt powerless as he picked me up and threw me on the bed. "Stop it!" I said kicking him in his side I quickly tried to crawl away but he caught my ankle pulling me back. I cried out but he quickly smothered my mouth his the alcoholic stench filling my senses making me want to vomit. I lungs gasped for air that I was not getting he finally broke away and I panted glaring up at him his eyes went in and out of focus and he fell against the pillows falling asleep.
He wrapped his arm possessively around my waist and tightly held me close to him. When I heard his soft breathing even out and knew he was finally asleep but his grip on me did not lighten. I pulled the covers around me tears falling from my eyes quietly as I slowly let myself fall into a light sleep.
Thomas Boleyn
I awoke the next morning with a slight headache I rubbed my eyes feeling a soft body being held against mine. My eyes quickly opened to reveal a sleeping Katherine I quickly released her from my grip and got out of the bed.
I watched her sleeping form and smiled to myself the once so proud Queen of England was in my bed as my wife. It did not matter that it was against her will she was mine now. I could tell that the union had not been consummated for she was still in her chemise, I sighed there is always tonight I thought. "Wake up women" I said as I slammed the door behind me and a few of her ladies went in to dress her "wait" I said to the Spanish one.
"You are dismissed from the Duchess services" I said and she nodded her eyes telling me she would gladly slap me if she got the chance.
Catherine Boleyn
"Wake up women" I heard someone yell slamming the door and I quickly jumped up, looking around I realized last night had not been a dream. I looked at the two ladies that came in to help me dress and noticed that Maria was not among them "where is Lady Maria?" I asked the young girls. "She has been dismissed My Lady" one said as I got out of bed I nodded and was quickly dressed in a dark green traveling gown. My hair was let down my back in ebony curls.
I ate a light breakfast before a maid came to tell me it was time to leave I nodded but had a mind to say no and lock myself in the room. But even I knew sooner or later I would be sent to Hever to I might as well go with my dignity still intact. "The carriage is waiting" Lady Elizabeth Darrell said as I walked down the stone steps. "Thank you Elizabeth you have been a kind trusting maid and I shall never forget that" I said before I stepped into the Court yard.
She nodded her eyes saddened but I held my head high and walked over to the carriage where Thomas Boleyn helped me in. "The trip will take at least one day" was all he said as the carriage started to move down the bumpy road. I could feel his eyes on me as he sat near me I hated being this close to him I forced myself to look out the window and think of my daughter Mary.
But I jumped when I felt his hand graze my arm "Anne and the King are to be married tonight in secret ceremony" he said mockingly. I did not say a word to him I did not want to even acknowledge his presence sitting near me. "The Princess Mary is to be presented to her new stepmother and Queen tomorrow and the Court will be informed out our marriage along with King's." I turned my head to glare at him "Anne Boleyn will never be any kind of mother of my child" I spat venomously at him he only laughed making my anger more pronounced. "Not if the King does not let her visit and the new Queen Anne raises her".
I turned my head from him "the King said he would let her visit me" my voice stuttered out clogged my the tears that had begun to form in my eyes. They could not take my daughter away from me my precious Mary. He did not reply for a moment "the King can decided that it is best for his daughter and current heir to not to be around you for fear of you poisoning her mind".
"Do not talk to me" I said tears falling indigently down my face at the thought of never seeing my daughter again "are you crying my lady? The great Catherine of Aragon daughter of Isabel of Castile is crying?". He said mockingly "SHUT UP!" I screamed at him I could no longer take his teasing and mockery. His face held one of surprise then anger "how dare you speak that way to your husband" he said grabbing my arm clamping down on it with force.
"Stop" I said wincing in pain "do not ever tell me to shut up" he said gritting his teeth I knew I should not challenge him but I could not just let him win. "I can do whatever I please" I said as his face drew closer to mine his smile turning feral as he leaned closer to me. "My Lady you must remember that I hold all the cards" he said grabbing my leg and forcing me onto my back I panicked as he kissed me.
He pulled away looking into my eyes "you are weak" he said pitifully glaring down at me "I hate you" I said trying to free my wrists from his vice grip. "Yes well that does not matter now does it" he said pushing my skirts up "no!" I said frantically trying to push him off of me but he was to strong for me.
"Please do not do this" I said as he pushed my knees apart more tears raced down my face he loomed over me forcing his tongue into my mouth. I screamed into his mouth pushing violently with my body "stop fighting" he growled pulling back to position himself above me. "Please not here" I said desperately my back hurting from the uncomfortable seats.
He did not even listen to me as he pushed himself inside me groaning. I cried out hoping the driver would stop but he did not I felt so hopeless and Maria's words came flooding back to me. She does not know what she is talking about I thought bitterly as I felt him on top of me I did my best to try to distance my mind from what was happening to my body.
But it was difficult when every other thought led me to where I was now I the tried to focus my mind on the moving carriage. Concentrating by counting how many bumps are in the road but even that could not hold my focus. For I soon felt the familiar build I closed my eyes tightly trying to deny it but it washed over me a gasp escaped my lips as he collapsed on top of me.
I did not look at him as he sat up leaning on the other side of the carriage tears had soaked my face as I quickly pushed my skirts down and sat up as far away from him as possible. My head leaned against the window hiding my face my eyes started to fall I tried to fight it but it was a losing battle and soon I fell asleep.
Thomas Boleyn
She has fallen asleep I observed quietly looking at her, her face was hidden but her soft even breathing gave away that she had fallen into a fitful sleep. I leaned out the window to see the sun starting to set I had not realized we had been in the carriage this long. "Boy! how much longer?" I called out he looked back "an hour more" he said not looking back I nodded sitting back down in my seat.
I stared out the window at the passing trees before looking back over to Catherine's sleeping form. I knew when I married her she was going to put up a fight but she needed to learn her place. She was only a women and no longer a Queen, the carriage soon came to a gentle stop I got out and went over to her side.
She was still asleep a deep sleeper I thought I picked her up carefully cradling her in my arms. She stirred "sleep" I commanded and for the first time she obeyed me shutting her eyes I carried her to my, I mean our rooms laying her on the bed carefully removing her dress leaving her in her chemise.
Her ebony curls clashed with the white pillows her face peaceful with sleep, I sighed getting ready for bed myself. I knew tomorrow was going to be a long day my eldest daughter Mary should be arriving tomorrow and I had to introduce George who was only 5 to Catherine.
So next chapter Catherine will meet George! and also a bit of Henry/Anne as always your reviews would be lovely!